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On book banning / by Wells, Ira,1981-author.;: Includes bibliographical references."A lively, accessible survey of literary censorship through the ages. The freedom to read is under attack. There are, today, more efforts to ban books from libraries than ever before. The supposed "dangers" posed by books including The Handmaid's Tale, Gender Queer, Huckleberry Finn, and the works of Dr. Seuss ... leading children down a path of sexual deviance, or harming them with racist language or non-inclusive narratives ... fuel the puritanical zeal of De Santis Republicans and progressive educators alike. On Book Banning argues that today's culture warriors proceed from a misunderstanding of literature as instrumental to the pursuit of their ideological agendas. In treating libraries as sites of contagion and exposure, censors are warping our children's relationship with literature and teaching them that the solution to opposing viewpoints is cancellation or outright expurgation. On Book Banning provides a lively, accessible survey of literary censorship through the ages ... from the destruction of libraries in ancient Rome, to the Catholic Church's attempts to tamp down religious dissent and scientific innovation, to state-sponsored efforts to suppress LGBTQ literature in the 1980s and beyond. Throughout, Ira Wells demonstrates how today's book bans stem from the ineradicable human impulse toward social control. In a whistle-stop tour of landmark legal cases, literary controversies, and philosophical arguments, we discover that the freedom to read and publish is the aberration in human history, and that censorship and restriction have been the rule. At a moment in which our democratic institutions are buckling under the stress of polarization, On Book Banning is both rallying cry and guide to resistance for those who reject the conflation of art and propaganda, for whom books remain sacred vessels of our shared humanity, and who will always insist upon reading for ourselves."--; Subjects: Censorship.;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Simply living well : a guide to creating a natural, low-waste home / by Watkins, Julia,author.;: Includes bibliographical references and index.In this timely and motivational guide, author Julia Watkins shares rituals, recipes, and projects for living simply and sustainably at home. For every area of your household--kitchen, cleaning, wellness, bath, and garden--Julia shows you how to eliminate wasteful packaging, harmful ingredients, and disposable items. Practical checklists outline easy swaps (instead of disposable sponges, opt for biodegradable sponges or Swedish dishcloths; choose a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one) and sustainable upgrades for common household tools and products. Projects include scrap apple cider vinegar, wool dryer balls, kitchen bowl covers and cloth produce bags, non-toxic dryer sheets, all-purpose citrus cleaner, herbal tinctures and balms, and more, plus recipes for package-free essentials like homemade nut milk, hummus, ketchup, salad dressings, and veggie stock.; Subjects: Home economics.; House cleaning.; Kitchen gardens.; Waste minimization.;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Well done, mommy penguin / by Haughton, Chris.;: "The sky may be dark over icy waters, but Mommy Penguin is off to catch some fish for dinner. As Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense, Mommy swims, jumps, and climbs up a slippery slope, barely avoiding a plunge back into the sea. Well done! There's just one more hurdle to overcome, past some grumpy, just-awakened seals, before she returns to her anxiously waiting family"--Provided by publisher.3-7 years.Preschool-2.LSC; Subjects: Penguins; Mother and child;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Honestly, we meant well [sound recording] / by Ginder, Grant,author.; DePrima, Marietta,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;: Read by Marietta DePrima.The Wright family is in ruins. Sue Ellen Wright has what she thinks is a close-to-perfect life. A terrific career as a Classics professor, a loving husband, and a son who is just about to safely leave the nest. But then disaster strikes. She learns that her husband is cheating, and that her son has made a complete mess of his life. So, when the opportunity to take her family to a Greek island for a month presents itself, she jumps at the chance. This sunlit Aegean paradise, with its mountains and beaches is, after all, where she first fell in love with both a man and with an ancient culture. Perhaps Sue Ellen's past will provide the key to her and her family's salvation. With his signature style of biting wit, hilarious characters, and deep emotion, Grant Ginder's Honestly, We Meant Well is a funny, brilliant novel proving that with family, drama always comes with comedy.; Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Families;; Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Powerhouse : elevate your energy, optimize your health, and supercharge your performance / by Wells, Greg,1971-author.;: Includes bibliographical references and index."The bestselling author of The Ripple Effect shows you easy ways to boost your energy, fight inflammation and optimize your health--cell by cell. Your body is constantly rebuilding, depending on what you do, eat and even think. Every six months, over 98% of the cells in your body are new; it's like getting a new brain and body twice a year! At the core of every cell are mitochondria, the "energy factories" that power the cells. In his new book, Powerhouse, Greg Wells shows you simple yet revolutionary ways to heal and boost your mitochondria, repairing and improving your whole body. These methods include practicing quick and easy breathing exercises, taking new supplements and avoiding the use of technology that can damage your mitochondria. As a result, you will feel less tired, experience better moods and increase your hormonal health. Based on groundbreaking science, including Wells's own leading research at the Hospital for Sick Children, Powerhouse is packed with sensible and practical advice, giving you the tools to improve the overall health of every single cell."--; Subjects: Breathing exercises.; Dietary supplements.; Health.; Mitochondria.; Well-being.;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
My well-being. [videorecording] / by Wonderscape Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;: In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn about the different emotions that all humans feel. Which are the positive and negative emotions? What techniques can be used to control our emotions so that our emotions don't control us? Which emotions can be managed by deep breathing? Which emotion can be managed best by talking with a friend or family member? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth to give young people several different coping strategies for whatever they are feeling. Detailed graphics and appropriate videos reinforce important concepts.G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; stereophonic.; Subjects: Children's films.; Educational films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Emotional problems of children.; Emotions in children.; Grief in children.; Happiness in children.; Sadness in children.;; For private home use only.; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
The uninhabitable earth : life after warming / by Wallace-Wells, David,author.;: Includes bibliographical references and index."It is worse, much worse, than you think. If your anxiety about global warming is dominated by fears of sea-level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of what terrors are possible. In California, wildfires now rage year-round, destroying thousands of homes. Across the US, "500-year" storms pummel communities month after month, and floods displace tens of millions annually. This is only a preview of the changes to come. And they are coming fast. Without a revolution in how billions of humans conduct their lives, parts of the Earth could become close to uninhabitable, and other parts horrifically inhospitable, as soon as the end of this century. In his travelogue of our near future, David Wallace-Wells brings into stark relief the climate troubles that await -- food shortages, refugee emergencies, and other crises that will reshape the globe. But the world will be remade by warming in more profound ways as well, transforming our politics, our culture, our relationship to technology, and our sense of history. It will be all-encompassing, shaping and distorting nearly every aspect of human life as it is lived today. Like An inconvenient truth and Silent spring before it, The uninhabitable earth is both a meditation on the devastation we have brought upon ourselves and an impassioned call to action. For just as the world was brought to the brink of catastrophe within the span of a lifetime, the responsibility to avoid it now belongs to a single generation"--; Subjects: Nature; Global warming; Climatic changes; Global environmental change; Environmental degradation;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
My well-being. [videorecording] : family, friendships, meeting new people / by Wonderscape Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;: In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about relationship building. How do we recognize healthy vs. unhealthy relationships? What are the key components of a healthy relationship? How can we develop and maintain healthy relationships? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce important concepts.G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; stereophonic.; Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's films.; Nonfiction films.; Educational films.; Families.; Friendship.; Interpersonal relations.; Self-help techniques.;; For private home use only.; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI

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